An artistic approach to life

​Founded in 1965, the Mitchell School of Fine Arts is a regional arts organization dedicated to enriching the greater Baltimore community through fine arts education. We offer a wide range of instruction on the fundamental elements of visual expression, including drawing, painting and their various mediums. We welcome all experience levels, and hope through our engagement with the community, to promote an artistic approach to life both in and outside the studio. ​

Def : The ability to understand a common visual language that helps us define the human experience and better understand how we relate to the world around us. ​

The Mitchell School is dedicated to promoting Artistic-Literacy. We believe that everyone deserves to develop a richer, more meaningful life by engaging with the cultural language of the visual arts. In order to foster this development, we offer a flexible curriculum that caters to both beginning students and those who want to further their on going artistic education. So whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or rediscovering your talents, there's a place for you here.